# Tree-Focused Architecture Vo Trong Nghia Architects Finds Green Space in Vietnam By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-06-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-space-in-vietnam References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/vo-trong-nghia-architects-house-for-trees-vietnam-06-19-2014/) & [votrongnghia](http://votrongnghia.com/) [Finding green space in Vietnam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthenware-house) when it comes to the cities is near impossible, and Vo Trong Nghia Architects is trying to fix this with a new project in Ho Chi Minh City. The firm has made a space with [giant planters used for trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-courtyard-house), and visitors can walk around these elevated areas to come closer to nature. Without something like this, most residences of the city would never really have an area to go to get away from the hustle and bustle. Moreover, since the basins that the trees sit in are so big, this also helps to [catch rainwater and reduce flooding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house) in the area. Having a space like this should be implemented in all cities, as a concrete jungle is only fun for so long. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/vo-trong-nghia-architects-house-for-trees-vietnam-06-19-2014/), [votrongnghia](http://votrongnghia.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Green Space:** Creating elevated areas with giant planters for trees provides green space in urban areas. - **Rainwater Management:** Using large basins to catch rainwater and reduce flooding in urban areas. - **Nature Integration:** Designing architecture that integrates nature into urban environments for a better quality of life. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can explore innovative designs that incorporate green spaces in cities. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can consider implementing tree-focused architecture to enhance city landscapes. - **Sustainable Development:** Sustainable developers can utilize rainwater management techniques to mitigate flooding in urban areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Light-Filled City Center Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-garden-2.md) - [Modern Vietnamese Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tien-giang-house.md) - [Greenery-Surrounding Lush Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-house-1.md) - [Green Garden-Surrounding Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillside-house-1.md) - [Perforated Brickwork Office Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premier-office.md) - [Oversized Roof Vietnamese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-quang-yen.md) - [Bamboo Screen-Wrapped Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nh-t-garden-restaurant.md) - [Plant-Covered Facade Factories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollimarchini.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md)